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Workforce Development Courses

Workforce development courses can help you learn talent acquisition strategies, employee training techniques, performance management, and skills gap analysis. You can build expertise in creating effective onboarding programs, implementing mentorship initiatives, and evaluating workforce effectiveness. Many courses introduce tools like Learning Management Systems (LMS) for training delivery, HR analytics software for performance tracking, and project management tools to streamline workforce initiatives.


Popular Workforce Development Courses and Certifications


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    Coursera

    OutSystems Fundamentals Create Your First Web App

    Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, Application Development, Web Applications, Data Modeling, Responsive Web Design, Application Design, Database Design, Systems Design, User Interface (UI) Design, UI Components, Business Logic

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Duke University

    Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data

    Skills you'll gain: File I/O, Java Programming, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Data Structures, Java, Cryptography, Software Engineering, Computer Programming, Algorithms, Encryption, Program Development, Web Analytics and SEO, Web Servers, Debugging

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Kubernetes with Helm Charts: Deploy & Manage Apps

    Skills you'll gain: Kubernetes, Containerization, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, Microservices, Application Deployment, Continuous Deployment, Application Lifecycle Management, YAML, Package and Software Management, Release Management, Configuration Management, Version Control, Application Security, Command-Line Interface

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Evaluate and Create Your Emotional Toolkit

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Personal Development, Patient Communication, Self-Awareness, Patient-centered Care, Resilience, Professional Development, Health And Wellness Coaching, Application Design, Stress Management, Mindfulness, Content Management, Digital Design, User Centered Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Transversalización de género en la Educación Superior

    Skills you'll gain: Pedagogy, Curriculum Development, Course Development, Cultural Diversity

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Monitoring, Risk Management, FinTech, Change Management, Emerging Technologies

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Procurement: From Specs to POs

    Skills you'll gain: Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, Material Requirements Planning, Contract Compliance, Business Communication, Cross-Functional Collaboration

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    CertNexus

    DEBIZ (Exam DEB-110): Data Ethics for Business Professionals

    Skills you'll gain: Data Ethics, Business Ethics, Responsible AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Sustainable Development, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Data Security, Medical Privacy, Information Privacy, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Decision Making, Business Leadership, Artificial Intelligence, Accountability, Business Strategy, Safety and Security, Emerging Technologies, Human Centered Design

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

    Desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles con Android

    Skills you'll gain: Android Development, Android Studio, Java, Mobile Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Android (Operating System), Mockups, Java Programming, Application Design, Mobile Development Tools, Application Development, Program Development, Software Design Patterns, User Interface (UI) Design, JSON, Prototyping, Application Lifecycle Management, User Interface (UI), Software Design, Instagram

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    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Procedural Maze Building - Unity 6 and Blender Compatible

    Skills you'll gain: Unity Engine, 3D Assets, Game Design, Virtual Environment, Video Game Development, Debugging, Computer Graphics, Algorithms, Scripting, Computer Programming

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Measure What Matters

    OKR Certification: Leadership and Goal Setting

    Skills you'll gain: Goal Setting, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Organizational Effectiveness, Organizational Leadership, Business Priorities, Organizational Strategy, Personal Development, Leadership and Management, Performance Management, Employee Performance Management, Prioritization, Recognizing Others, Performance Measurement, Planning, Collaboration, Business Strategy, Constructive Feedback, Communication

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    EDUCBA

    Master Responsive UI: Build & Refine Bootstrap Web Apps

    Skills you'll gain: HTML and CSS, Responsive Web Design, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Web Design, Web Design and Development, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Front-End Web Development, Web Applications, User Interface (UI), UI Components, Web Development Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular workforce development courses

  • OutSystems Fundamentals Create Your First Web App: Coursera
  • Java Programming: Arrays, Lists, and Structured Data: Duke University
  • Kubernetes with Helm Charts: Deploy & Manage Apps: Coursera
  • Evaluate and Create Your Emotional Toolkit: Coursera
  • Transversalización de género en la Educación Superior: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Information Systems Auditing, Controls and Assurance: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Procurement: From Specs to POs: Coursera
  • DEBIZ (Exam DEB-110): Data Ethics for Business Professionals: CertNexus
  • Desarrollo de aplicaciones móviles con Android: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
  • Procedural Maze Building - Unity 6 and Blender Compatible: Packt

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